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What village did Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa establish in 1808?

  • Prophetstown

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Prophetstown, established in 1808 by Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, was a Native American village located in present-day Indiana. It served as a religious and political center for the Shawnee and other tribes who opposed American expansion into their territories. The village became a hub for resistance to the United States, leading to the outbreak of Tecumseh's War in 1811.
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